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oneastrix · 02-17-2003, 09:03 AM

Are these Brownings any good? I've alway been interested in them, but they sure are a little pricey......

DANA · 02-17-2003, 09:12 AM

7MM AND WORKS JUST FINE.

DANA

PAPA G · 02-17-2003, 09:13 AM

they sure look rugged and pretty. i have read various comments that the Remington gas rifle is junk, dunno about that either.

oneastrix · 02-17-2003, 09:17 AM

I'm a south paw due on rifles to being left eye dominant....I have a couple of lefty bolts actions but am getting that sudden itch to buy something new, and knowing me it will have absolutely no practical purpose......

I thought about getting one of these in a larger caliber along the thought line that the semi auto gas operated rifle might recoil less than a bolt action.

Dana, how does that 7mm buck when you fire it?

PAPA G · 02-17-2003, 09:22 AM

know what would be "KEWL", when the AWB sunsets, if some one would make some quality 20 round mags for it!!!

Bert24b · 02-17-2003, 11:18 AM

My primary whitetail rifle is an older BAR Mk. I in .280, which I don't think is available anymore, but it's hands down the highest quality gun that I own. Not that the cartridge is particularly hard kicking, but the gas system does a great job of softening the recoil. It's easilly an accuracy match for most any bolt gun.

One word of warning: This has probably been fixed on the latest versions, but when I got mine I found it had a very hard time ejecting winchester's shiny silver-colored brass, I think it's nickel plated. After two trips back to Belgium it feeds anything I give it now, but it was a massive pain in the ***** to get it that way. My local gun store clerk told me it was a common problem because Browning in general uses very tight chambers.

Other than that one caveat, I can't think of a gun I'd recommend any more. Oh, and if you haven't happened to notice, the wood and metal finish on them is gorgeous.

-Bert

BattleRifleG3 · 02-17-2003, 01:32 PM

I wanted one in 338 just to have as powerful a semi-auto as possible. Also had the insane idea of modifying original BAR mags to work, and installing a PSG-1 grip and custom straightline stock. It was to be called the Magnum Battle Rifle, suitable for fighting a charging pack of animals.

DANA · 02-17-2003, 01:51 PM

YOU KNOW WHEN IT GOES OFF BUT WHAT THE HELLLL

DANA

guffster · 02-20-2003, 04:50 PM

My dad's got one, I think the MkI 30'06, the last year before they came out with the MkII. He's never had any problems with it, it's a quality rifle to me.

alan c. · 02-20-2003, 05:34 PM

My dad's favorite cal. was the 7mm mag. And yes it will get your attention. Personally I'll wimp out for a lighter load. If you want a caliber that will take any game on this continent the 7mm mag will take care of business.

oneastrix · 02-20-2003, 08:20 PM

What about accuracy? I think it has like an 18 or 20 inch barrell? I might be mistaken though.......

Thanks for all the info by the way!

Bert24b · 02-22-2003, 11:07 PM

It's a 20". At least that's what mine is. Not that my collection is extensive but I wouldn't hesitate to say that it's the most accurate rifle that I own.

-Bert

02-17-2003, 09:12 AM	#2
DANA Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: WAITSFIELD VERMONT Posts: 1,580	I LIKE MINE 7MM AND WORKS JUST FINE. DANA

02-17-2003, 09:13 AM	#3
PAPA G Guest Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: somerset, kentucky Posts: 12	DUNNO, but............... they sure look rugged and pretty. i have read various comments that the Remington gas rifle is junk, dunno about that either.

02-17-2003, 09:17 AM	#4
oneastrix Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 5,213	I'm a south paw due on rifles to being left eye dominant....I have a couple of lefty bolts actions but am getting that sudden itch to buy something new, and knowing me it will have absolutely no practical purpose...... I thought about getting one of these in a larger caliber along the thought line that the semi auto gas operated rifle might recoil less than a bolt action. Dana, how does that 7mm buck when you fire it? __________________ There's no one more thankful to sit at the table, than the one who best remembers hunger's pain.

02-17-2003, 09:22 AM	#5
PAPA G Guest Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: somerset, kentucky Posts: 12	SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR AFFLICTION 1* know what would be "KEWL", when the AWB sunsets, if some one would make some quality 20 round mags for it!!!

02-17-2003, 11:18 AM	#6
Bert24b Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Hampden, Maine Posts: 144	BAR Mk. I My primary whitetail rifle is an older BAR Mk. I in .280, which I don't think is available anymore, but it's hands down the highest quality gun that I own. Not that the cartridge is particularly hard kicking, but the gas system does a great job of softening the recoil. It's easilly an accuracy match for most any bolt gun. One word of warning: This has probably been fixed on the latest versions, but when I got mine I found it had a very hard time ejecting winchester's shiny silver-colored brass, I think it's nickel plated. After two trips back to Belgium it feeds anything I give it now, but it was a massive pain in the ***** to get it that way. My local gun store clerk told me it was a common problem because Browning in general uses very tight chambers. Other than that one caveat, I can't think of a gun I'd recommend any more. Oh, and if you haven't happened to notice, the wood and metal finish on them is gorgeous. -Bert

02-17-2003, 01:32 PM	#7
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,401	I wanted one in 338 just to have as powerful a semi-auto as possible. Also had the insane idea of modifying original BAR mags to work, and installing a PSG-1 grip and custom straightline stock. It was to be called the Magnum Battle Rifle, suitable for fighting a charging pack of animals. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

02-17-2003, 01:51 PM	#8
DANA Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: WAITSFIELD VERMONT Posts: 1,580	7MM YOU KNOW WHEN IT GOES OFF BUT WHAT THE HELLLL DANA

02-20-2003, 04:50 PM	#9
guffster Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: MS, 20mi. outside Mphs.TN Posts: 277	My dad's got one, I think the MkI 30'06, the last year before they came out with the MkII. He's never had any problems with it, it's a quality rifle to me.

02-20-2003, 05:34 PM	#10
alan c. Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pasadena,Tejas - also known as Texas Posts: 3,748	My dad's favorite cal. was the 7mm mag. And yes it will get your attention. Personally I'll wimp out for a lighter load. If you want a caliber that will take any game on this continent the 7mm mag will take care of business. __________________ God Bless. From Tejas -- formerly known as Texas. Last edited by alan c.; 02-20-2003 at 05:37 PM.

02-20-2003, 08:20 PM	#11
oneastrix Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 5,213	What about accuracy? I think it has like an 18 or 20 inch barrell? I might be mistaken though....... Thanks for all the info by the way! __________________ There's no one more thankful to sit at the table, than the one who best remembers hunger's pain.

02-22-2003, 11:07 PM	#12
Bert24b Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Hampden, Maine Posts: 144	It's a 20". At least that's what mine is. Not that my collection is extensive but I wouldn't hesitate to say that it's the most accurate rifle that I own. -Bert

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